Mustufa Barry, Retail Head

Mustufa Barry

Retail Head

Butlers

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 0 Months

Retail Head at Butlers
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2014

Major Accomplishments:
 Graduated from Marketing Manager - Retail to Head of Retail during tenure with the organization
 Played key role in launch of brand for retail market - Butlers Laundry Express, Call Centre 800-BUTLERS including Pick & Drop service with Delivery Girls, first time in Dubai
 Instrumental in launch of Mobile App for android and IOS enabling customers to book & track orders in interactive way

Key Deliverables:
 Define/ implement strategies for retaining/ enhancing existing market share across the assigned territory
 Prepared business forecasts based on evaluated market trends and other organizational financial parameters
 Collaborate with advertising agencies in designing/ implementing innovative marketing campaigns
 Enhance business/ revenue generation by setting up co-branding & tie-ups with housekeeping companies & gyms
 Set up/ maintain Go-Green' Paper-less operation
 Evaluate team performance and render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team members based on identified training needs

General Manager Marketing at Snowhite Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2008 to October 2014

Major Accomplishments:
 Graduated from Sr. Marketing Executive to Marketing Manager, Regional Marketing Manager and subsequently to General Manager Marketing during tenure with the organization
 Played key role in registering the company in Malaysia and starting operations in Jun 2013
 Recipient of Brand of the Year Award 2009 - 2012 (from Government of Pakistan) as a Best Brand in dry cleaning industry of Pakistan
 Co-branded with; M/s. Junaid Jamshed & M/s. Bonanza Garments, best designer clothing in Pakistan, boosting the category of ‘Kurta’ (collarless shirt) as 16% growth in sales
 Launched ‘Free pickup & delivery’ of garments from the doorstep of customers leading to enhanced daily booking pieces of by 19%
 Instrumental in restructuring the brand on completing 60-years leading to sales growth by 8%
 Visited Dubai in Oct 2011 & Malaysia in Mar 2012 for market survey & business expansion

Key Deliverables:
 Spearheaded day to day operations across 41 outlets countrywide (22 in Karachi, 9 in Islamabad, 8 in Lahore & 2 in Peshawar) for accomplishing revenue of $2.3 Million
 Managed corporate marketing and communications’ functions through agency management, print, social & electronic media as well as PR campaigns
 Developed web portal to transform intranet into a dynamic website
 Managed International & corporate clients like Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, Hotel Marriott Karachi, Hilton Pharma (Pvt) Ltd., Axact Pakistan, IFFCO Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd., Junaid Jamshed (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi Club & Karachi Gymkhana

Business Manager at BG Communications
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2005 to July 2008

Major Accomplishments:
 Successfully listed the agency in Top 10 agencies of Pakistan. Featured in Synergyzer Magazine Jun 2007 edition
 Acknowledged for efficiently planning/ implementing the longest Advertisement Wall in Karachi measured as 465 running ft. Featured in various newspapers and magazines

Key Deliverables:
 Led a team of 7 members including Production Manager, Graphic Designer, Media Buyer & Corporate Account Managers in managing annual revenue $0.46 Million
 Managed events & exhibitions as a team leader. Evaluated revenue potential and identified new business opportunities
 Functioned as official Event Partner of ‘My Karachi’ 2006 & 2007 by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry leading to significant enhancement in client list
 Identified/ developed new streams for revenue growth and maintained relationships with customers to acquire repeat & referral business
 Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively resolving reported issues and providing superior service quality
 Developed marketing campaigns for various B2B & B2C clients in coordination with electronic media

Senior Executive Sales & Marketing at Multinational Business Link
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2003 to May 2005

• Assist Marketing Manager in execution of marketing plans.
• Prepare International Sales Report on Ms-Excel and Focus (accounting Software) on daily basis.
• Assist Product Manager in product development.
• Company & Product registration in Sudan, Ghana, Uganda, Yemen & Sri Lanka.
• 6-times awarded as ‘Employee of the Month’.
• Got ‘Best Attendance’ Award.
• Managed promotional activities.
• Worked as a ‘M.R.’ of ISO 9001-2000 cell.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Marketing
  • at PRESTON UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
  • February 2003

Got Personality of the year Award and highest marks in major subjects

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at DHA Degree College
  • January 2000

Obtained 100% marks in Accounts and distinction in other subjects

Specialties & Skills

Brand Development
Social Media
Advertising
Marketing
Brand Management
Team Leader
Brand Building
Product Development
Problem Solver
Analytical Thinking
Social Media
Agency Management
Brand Management
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Time Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2005
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Fitness
  • Exercise